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...total assets were less than $100,000, and Mr. Ford did not himself hold a controlling interest in the original capital of $28,000. In 1906 Mr. Ford obtained a 51% interest and control of the company. Later he acquired 7½% more, and finally his son, Edsel, bought in the remaining 4½%. At present the father and son are the only stockholders...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business: Mr. Ford's Treasury | 5/12/1923 | See Source »

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